Hello everybody! I wanted to be able to talk with you all more often than my monthly newsletters and a blog seems like something to try so here we go!
Help me get new posts up by sending me your questions about mission work, about God, or about how to live as a Christian in this world. That way I'll have some new ideas about what you want to hear more about! Thanks!
With love,
Marilyn
About Me
- Marilyn Laszlo
- Marilyn Laszlo was born in Valparaiso, Indiana, as the eldest of four daughters of Martin and Lois Laszlo. Marilyn grew up on a small farm. As a young girl, while plowing the fields of her parent's farm, she made a commitment to be a missionary. She graduated from Bryan College, Tennessee, which also recently awarded her a Doctorate of Letters (May 2003). Marilyn studied linguistics at the University of Oklahoma and then kept her commitment to God by serving with Wycliffe Bible Translators. She traveled to Papua New Guinea, with a translation partner, to Hauna Village, home of the Sepik Iwam people. Marilyn, her sister Shirley, and their language helpers took an unwritten language and created an alphabet and reading books, and taught the people to read and write. Marilyn and Shirley did medical work, and trained indigenous people to operate a local school, store, and clinic. Now, a boat staffed by Sepik Iwam Christians shares the Gospel and offers medical work along the river. Marilyn's video "Return to Hauna" won the Angel Award in 1999.
2 comments:
Hi Marilyn,
I have rarely seen an audience as intently engaged as they were for two evenings at the Okoboji Conference. Wow! I would like to know more about the 'boys' who came with you to America. What did they say about the US? Have they made a return trip? Would they like to return? etc.
Thanks,
John, MN
Hey Marilyn!
I was at the Okoboji Bible Conference both nights that you spoke and you did an AMAZING job!! I was wondering what you were feeling when you were trying to translate the language. Again, you did an awesome job speeking! Your story is just amazing!!
Lots of Love and God Bless †
Jess
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